Special stitches: This is a cross-stitch design with quite a lot of satin stitches (the pink squares) and 8 eyelet stitches.

Threads and colours

This pattern shows 8 colours:

4 references of DMC stranded cotton

4 colours with both Gentle Arts (counterpart in DMC references available on the chart)

The model on the picture has been stitched on a 40 count linen fabric (colour off-white) using one strand of cotton over two threads of fabric for a faded effect. But you can stitch it on a lower count fabric using two strands of cotton over two threads of fabric.

Recommended fabric: linen or evenweave of your choice regarding the stitch count, colour "white" or "off-white", 35x35 cm (14 x 14 in). Can also be worked on Aida (special instructions included to replace the satin stitches).